INVASIVE BIRDS - Global Trends and Impacts

Examining globally invasive alien birds, the first part of this book provides an account of 32 global avian invasive species (as listed by the Invasive Species Specialist Group, ISSG). It acts as a one stop reference volume; it assesses current invasive status for each bird species, including details of physical description, diet, introduction and invasion pathways, breeding behavior, and natural habitat. It also looks at the environmental impact of each species, as well as current and future control methods. Full color photographs assist with species identification and global distribution maps give a visual representation of the current known distributions of these species.

The second part of the book discusses the biogeographical aspects of avian invasions, highlighting current and emerging invasive species across different regions of the world. The third section considers the impact of invasive species on native communities, problems associated with invasive bird management and the use of citizen science in the study of invasive birds.

Summary

Divided into three sections, this book provides detailed information on the 32 global avian invasive species listed by the Invasive Species Specialist Group (ISSG). It also offers an assessment of avian invasions from a biogeographic perspective, and considers the ecological impacts of these invasive species.

Product details

• Authors: Colleen T Downs
• Assisted by: Colleen T Downs (Editor), Colleen T. Downs (Editor), Professor Colleen T (University of KwaZulu-Natal Downs (Editor), Professor Colleen T. (University of KwaZulu-Natal Downs (Editor), Professor Colleen T. (University of KwaZulu-Natal) Downs (Editor), Dr Lorinda A (University of Namibia Hart (Editor), Dr Lorinda A. (University of KwaZulu-Natal Hart (Editor), Dr Lorinda A. (University of KwaZulu-Natal) Hart (Editor), Dr Lorinda A. (University of Namibia Hart (Editor), Lorinda A Hart (Editor), Lorinda A. Hart (Editor)
• Publisher: CABI Publishing
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.12.2020
• EAN: 9781789242065
• ISBN: 978-1-78924-206-5
• No. of pages: 400
• Dimensions: 219 mm x 276 mm x 26 mm
• Weight: 1648 g
• Series: CABI Invasives Series
• Subjects: Guides > Nature; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Biology > Ecology